Hi, I only have one door and ignition key for the car and was looking to get some spares.

I have found some blank keys but the original keys are so badly worn I don't think they would make good templates.I understand the original door keys are high brass content to stop lock wear.

Is it possible to get an original pre cut key anywhere and if so where do I find what the key number is, all that's shown on the door key is the letter H, or do I just get some blanks and hand file until they fit?

lotusles wrote:Hi, I only have one door and ignition key for the car and was looking to get some spares.

I have found some blank keys but the original keys are so badly worn I don't think they would make good templates.I understand the original door keys are high brass content to stop lock wear.

Is it possible to get an original pre cut key anywhere and if so where do I find what the key number is, all that's shown on the door key is the letter H, or do I just get some blanks and hand file until they fit?

ThanksLes

If you have the Owner''s Handbook it will tell you on Page 64 what the Key Nos are.

lotusles wrote:Hi, I only have one door and ignition key for the car and was looking to get some spares.

I have found some blank keys but the original keys are so badly worn I don't think they would make good templates.I understand the original door keys are high brass content to stop lock wear.

Is it possible to get an original pre cut key anywhere and if so where do I find what the key number is, all that's shown on the door key is the letter H, or do I just get some blanks and hand file until they fit?

ThanksLes

If you have the Owner''s Handbook it will tell you on Page 64 what the Key Nos are.

Sod's Law! I've got 3 Handbooks and all of them have the numbers for Doors; Ignition/Steering Lock; Glovebox entered.. and I've never needed any of them...I think the Door key is same as the Boot key when it comes out the factory so there is no provision for recording Boot Key, but some may have been changed later.

I've only ever unlocked doors on the remote so had better check if key works in case remote plays up.

Sod's Law! I've got 3 Handbooks and all of them have the numbers for Doors; Ignition/Steering Lock; Glovebox entered.. and I've never needed any of them...I think the Door key is same as the Boot key when it comes out the factory so there is no provision for recording Boot Key, but some may have been changed later.

I've only ever unlocked doors on the remote so had better check if key works in case remote plays up.

I only have one remote as well, so is my solution to fit a lock set? I might just get a blank key and file it, as I understand the lock barrels don't wear! I might take out the boot barrel and use this as the template.Also I need to get another remote fob but again cant find the code sticker anywhere.

lotusrepair wrote:My book has the key numbers but who has the listing and blanks to cut them to the correct pattern?

Chris

My L Reg SE only had 1 set of keys. The Handbook has Door key number with "(Blank H)" after it but key had 'H' stamped on it anyway and Ign Key has '296' stamped on it which has no relation to number in Handbook so presume that's the blank reference too. I presented just my keys to my local 'key cutter' and though he had to order the blanks he was able to produce a spare set in a couple of days for only a few quid by copying the keys I had.

If keys are worn, there is a chance the lock is too so a new key might not work so well as the worn original so copying the one that's worn can be best option.